Hi there,
I have a problem. A career problem. I'm 24, graduated from university with my BA in anthropology and am stuck. I can't get hired to lousy jobs because they say I should be doing something better, I can't get hired to good jobs because I'm not educated enough. It's pretty sucky, and I've been practically unemployed for a full year now. I know I need to go back to school, but I don't know for what.
I'd like something that helps people. I truly get my kicks from making people's lives better. And I don't mind doing the dirty work to get there. While I was in university I worked at a mental hospital as a recreationist, and I'll tell you, it was the most rewarding thing that has ever happened to me. Unfortunately, due to talking with other recreationists who have been in the field for awhile, it sounds like life isn't very good. The position of "recreational therapist" isn't recognised in many places and people get stomped on as "just playing with the patients". I'm also convinced that I can find something that suits me better (I'm no athlete).
I'd like something that has regular 9-5 hours, weekends off and medium pay. Currently I'm looking at teaching (elementary school), but I just don't feel passionate about it, and I think you should be in that profession.
Does anyone have ANY ideas? I'm taking all! I myself have even gone so far as thinking of owning a specialty store in womens undergarments or even taking some florist schooling. I just need some ideas. I'm stuck. Anything? anyone????
Thanks,
Jess
I have a problem. A career problem. I'm 24, graduated from university with my BA in anthropology and am stuck. I can't get hired to lousy jobs because they say I should be doing something better, I can't get hired to good jobs because I'm not educated enough. It's pretty sucky, and I've been practically unemployed for a full year now. I know I need to go back to school, but I don't know for what.
I'd like something that helps people. I truly get my kicks from making people's lives better. And I don't mind doing the dirty work to get there. While I was in university I worked at a mental hospital as a recreationist, and I'll tell you, it was the most rewarding thing that has ever happened to me. Unfortunately, due to talking with other recreationists who have been in the field for awhile, it sounds like life isn't very good. The position of "recreational therapist" isn't recognised in many places and people get stomped on as "just playing with the patients". I'm also convinced that I can find something that suits me better (I'm no athlete).
I'd like something that has regular 9-5 hours, weekends off and medium pay. Currently I'm looking at teaching (elementary school), but I just don't feel passionate about it, and I think you should be in that profession.
Does anyone have ANY ideas? I'm taking all! I myself have even gone so far as thinking of owning a specialty store in womens undergarments or even taking some florist schooling. I just need some ideas. I'm stuck. Anything? anyone????
Thanks,
Jess